I was going to wait until the weekend to post a reflection on week one of Wimbledon 2017, but I had to say something now about Bethanie Mattek-Sands. The #1 ranked doubles player in the world suffered a terrible knee injury during her 2nd round singles match versus Sorana Cirstea. It was agonizing to watch, … Continue reading
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Petra Kvitova A Champion Again, Wins 2017 Aegon Classic Birmingham
When Petra Kvitova had her left hand slashed by a home invader last December, it was fortunate she didn’t lose her life. Fighting off the knife wielding attacker was an act of survival, but one that left her dominant hand with career threatening damage. Luckily, the medical doctors and physical therapists who are working with … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova Makes Triumphant Return With Opening Round Win At Roland Garros 2017
Tears were flowing in the women’s locker room and the stands as Petra Kvitova, one of the most beloved players ever among her peers and fans, made a triumphant return to the tour with a 6-3 6-2 win over Julia Boserup in the first round of Roland Garros 2017. Forget about paying tennis. Keep in … Continue reading
2015 US Open Day 6: Victoria Azarenka Wins Epic Match Against Angelique Kerber; Eugenie Bouchard Off-Court Injury
Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber combined in the third round of the 2015 US Open to give fans the best women’s match so far of the tournament. It was a high quality, high drama face-off between two women fully capable of going a long way at this Major. If there is one stat that illustrates … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Withdraws From 2015 US Open Due To Injury
As Maria Sharapova left her Louis Armstrong Stadium practice session at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, she knew something her adoring fans did not. She didn’t feel good about it, but it was apparent to her that she would not return in 2015 to the place where she was a singles champion in … Continue reading
2-Time Major Winner Li Na Retires From Professional Tennis
I am going to miss Li Na. She was my current favorite player. But her body, particularly her right knee, just couldn’t take the pounding, the surgeries, the injections…anymore. Li Na was the first to do many things on tour. She is the only player from Asia, male or female, to win a Major singles … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams Advance To 2014 US Open Final, But Attention And Concern Turns To Peng Shuai
Let me give a perfunctory recap of the results of the 2014 US Open Women’s Semifinals. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams won. The two close friends will battle it out on Sunday for this year’s title. What concerns me more was the situation with Peng Shuai. Initially, it looked like she was cramping. Then it … Continue reading
Michelle Wie Out 3 To 5 Weeks With Finger Injury, Will Miss Wegman’s LPGA Championship
It has been a terrific year for Michelle Wie. Among the leaders in several statistical categories. Two time winner. A Major champion. A US Women’s Open champion. But after not being able to properly grip her club at the Meijer LPGA Classic, forcing a withdrawal, there was a feeling something was physically wrong. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
WTA Wrap Up 8.3.2014: Serena Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova Win Titles; Li Na Withdraws From Summer Hard Court Events, Simona Halep To Rise To #2 Ranking
It wasn’t always a smooth ride, but in the end Serena Williams was able to outclass the opposition to win her third Bank of the West title in four years (she didn’t play last year). She was challenged in the first set in each of her matches against Karolina Pliskova, Ana Ivanovic, Andrea Petkovic and … Continue reading
Victoria Azarenka Advances In Second Round Of 2014 Brisbane International; Withdrawals Mount As Sabine Lisicki and Ashleigh Barty Pull Out
It was a bit of a letdown day at the Brisbane International. It was nice to see Victoria Azarenka back on court winning, taking out Casey Dellacqua 3 and 1. The problem was there was little actual women’s play, on a day where Maria Sharapova and Sabine Lisicki were scheduled to be on court. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 